257. This Mistake Cost Me $500,000

257. This Mistake Cost Me $500,000

It took me three years — and more than half a million dollars — to learn this lesson. In today’s episode, I’m breaking down the biggest business mistake I’ve ever made: ignoring my gut, following “expert” advice, and paying the price. We’re diving into what happens when you give away your power for credibility, why trusting yourself is the best business strategy, and how to rebuild self-trust after a big mistake. If you’ve ever been told, “That’s just how it’s done,” this episode will remind you that sometimes the best thing you can do is trust your instincts — even when it goes against the norm. You’ll learn: Why “industry standard” doesn’t always mean right for you The true cost of outsourcing your power How to rebuild self-trust in your money and business decisions In this episode: 00:00 — The mistake that cost me $500,000 03:00 — What it means to sign with an agency or network (and why it’s risky) 05:00 — Losing transparency and control in my own business 07:00 — When credibility costs more than it’s worth 08:30 — The moment I realized I’d given away 40% of my revenue 10:00 — The danger of doing things just because “that’s how it’s done” 13:30 — What running everything in-house has taught me 14:00 — The deeper lesson: self-trust, transparency, and ownership 16:00 — How to support independent creators and shows like this one 17:00 — Learning from mistakes without shame 17:30 — The challenge: where can you trust yourself more? To get more resources including any freebies mentioned in this episode, head to https://herfirst100k.com/ffpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episoder(318)

Best Hacks to Save Money in 2026 (Best of) with Chris Hutchins

Best Hacks to Save Money in 2026 (Best of) with Chris Hutchins

If you thought “hacking” your money meant clipping coupons or extreme budgeting, today’s episode is going to blow you away. Earlier this year, I sat down with Chris Hutchins, of the All the Hacks pod...

30 Des 20251h 28min

How to Save Your First $100K (Best Of)

How to Save Your First $100K (Best Of)

Ever wondered if saving your first $100K is actually doable—or just another financial fairy tale? I’m Tori Dunlap, founder of Her First $100K and host of the Financial Feminist podcast, and in this sp...

23 Des 202530min

266. 9 Ways to Feel More Hopeful in 2026

266. 9 Ways to Feel More Hopeful in 2026

As we close out 2025, I know so many of us are ending the year exhausted, overwhelmed, and craving even the smallest spark of hope — and that’s exactly what today’s episode is here to give you. From t...

16 Des 202533min

Lazy Girl Wealth: Make Money While You Sleep (Bonus)

Lazy Girl Wealth: Make Money While You Sleep (Bonus)

Today’s episode of Financial Feminist is all about unlocking what I truly believe is the easiest money you will ever make — and yes, it’s as simple and lazy-girl-friendly as it sounds. I’m breaking do...

11 Des 202517min

265. How to Make a Career Pause Work for You — Not Against You (with Neha Ruch)

265. How to Make a Career Pause Work for You — Not Against You (with Neha Ruch)

What if pressing pause on your career was actually the smartest, most strategic move you could make? In today’s episode, I’m joined by Neha Ruch, author of The Power Pause, to challenge the myths we’v...

9 Des 202554min

264. How to Reclaim Your Power (and Your Finances) After Everything Falls Apart with Jen Hatmaker

264. How to Reclaim Your Power (and Your Finances) After Everything Falls Apart with Jen Hatmaker

What happens when the life you’ve spent decades building shatters overnight? Today’s guest, Jen Hatmaker, joins me to talk about the moment everything collapsed—and how she rebuilt her identity, her f...

2 Des 20251h 8min

263. Save Money Without Feeling Deprived (Money Coaching with Tori)

263. Save Money Without Feeling Deprived (Money Coaching with Tori)

Saving money doesn’t have to feel like a punishment, and in today’s episode, I’m proving it. I’m diving into coaching questions from listeners about how to save without feeling deprived, how to break ...

25 Nov 202537min

262. Why I Hate Dave Ramsey

262. Why I Hate Dave Ramsey

Dave Ramsey has millions of followers who swear by his money advice, but does his one size fits all approach actually help or hurt? In today’s episode I’m breaking down the full picture––what he gets ...

18 Nov 202541min

Populært innen Business og økonomi

lydartikler-fra-aftenposten
stopp-verden
dine-penger-pengeradet
e24-podden
rss-penger-polser-og-politikk
rss-borsmorgen-okonominyhetene
pengepodden-2
finansredaksjonen
utbytte
livet-pa-veien-med-jan-erik-larssen
pengesnakk
stormkast-med-valebrokk-stordalen
okonomiamatorene
morgenkaffen-med-finansavisen
liberal-halvtime
tid-er-penger-en-podcast-med-peter-warren
rss-politisk-preik
lederpodden
rss-pa-konto
rss-fa-makro